take a turn for the worse

뜻

to suddenly get more serious or unpleasant, often in illness

갑자기 나빠지다, 특히 병세가 악화되다.

예문

1. 1Grandpa was recovering well, but last night he took a turn for the worse.
2. 2The weather took a turn for the worse just as we reached the top of the hill.
3. 3The doctors were hopeful on Monday, but by Wednesday her condition had taken a turn for the worse.
4. 4Our holiday took a turn for the worse when the airline lost both our suitcases.
5. 5If his breathing takes a turn for the worse, call an ambulance straight away.

문법

형태가 바뀌는 것은 take뿐이다: took, taken. 반대말은 take a turn for the better이다.

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